Alien: Romulus (2024)
Alien: Romulus is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus, Neon TV.
The verdict
Alien: Romulus is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.2/10 on TMDB across 4,915 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 119-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus, Neon TV.
Should you spend 1h 59m on it?
1h 59m of English horror with a science fiction streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Don't watch this if…
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is R16
- you want horror you can watch half-distracted — this one is certified R16 and means it
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 4,915 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 59m |
| Watch with family? | R16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Fede Álvarez
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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